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MWC 2026 Preview: Early Product Drops Set the Stage as Honor Teases Humanoid Reveal

Expect a show led by bold concepts from Chinese manufacturers, with big brands emphasizing demos over new flagships.

Overview

  • Xiaomi posted full specs for its UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000, a 6mm‑thick, 5,000mAh magnetic wireless pack weighing 98 grams.
  • Honor unveiled the MagicPad 4, a 4.8mm‑thin Android tablet with a 12.3‑inch 165Hz OLED display and a 10,100mAh battery.
  • Taara launched Taara Beam, a shoebox‑sized unit delivering up to 25Gbps city links over invisible light beams at distances up to 10km.
  • Honor set a March 1 Barcelona keynote to show a humanoid robot and expand on its Robot Phone concept as it leans into robotics.
  • Weekend announcements are expected to include Xiaomi’s teased European launch plans for the 17 and 17 Ultra, with Nothing likely to share more on Phone 4A ahead of its March 5 London event.